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CORNELL<br />
INTERFRATERNITY<br />
COUNCIL<br />
2017<br />
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Letter from Vice President for<br />
Recruitment<br />
Did you know?<br />
The Fraternity Experience<br />
2017 Recruitment Schedule<br />
Recruitment Registration: Tips<br />
and Resources<br />
Scholarships<br />
Meet the Interfraternity Council<br />
Greek Map<br />
Our Chapters<br />
Letter to Parents<br />
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to my fellow<br />
Welcome to <strong>IFC</strong> Recruitment! We are thrilled that you are interested<br />
in learning more about the fraternity experience at Cornell. Your time at<br />
Cornell will likely be filled with amazing experiences. To make the most<br />
of your college experience, I strongly encourage you to explore Cornell’s<br />
fraternity community. Our fraternity system is truly unlike any other—with<br />
the third largest Greek community in the nation, two co-ed fraternities,<br />
and over 30 countries represented throughout our 36 chapters, we truly<br />
believe that there is a fraternity for everyone at Cornell.<br />
As a fraternity member, you’ll experience innumerable opportunities<br />
and benefits unique to the Greek experience. From community service<br />
and leadership opportunities, to academic support and professional<br />
development, going Greek will allow you to form lifelong friendships with<br />
your peers while growing as an individual. Specifically, our fraternities<br />
provide means for you to excel socially, academically, and professionally,<br />
as well as opportunities for incredible leadership positions. The average<br />
GPA of an <strong>IFC</strong> fraternity member is consistently higher than that of a<br />
non-Greek Cornellian. We take great pride in this achievement, as it is<br />
unique to only a few universities across the nation. Additionally, joining<br />
a fraternity provides an excellent academic support network including<br />
tutoring, academic advisors, and study hours.<br />
When I arrived at Cornell, I had absolutely no intention of joining a<br />
fraternity. However, as I met fraternity members on campus who were<br />
extremely involved on campus and eager to learn more about me,<br />
I decided to take advantage of the opportunity to learn more about<br />
the fraternity community. Whether you are unsure about joining or<br />
completely certain, I encourage you to make the most of this opportunity<br />
to meet new people and expand your network.<br />
Looking back at my years at Cornell, I cannot imagine my college<br />
experience without the friends and brothers I have met by joining<br />
a fraternity. No matter what you may be looking to gain during your<br />
college experience, there is a fraternity that will fit your needs. Fraternity<br />
recruitment holds no obligations, and recruitment events are designed<br />
to be an informal and relaxed way to meet new people. Above all else, I<br />
encourage you to be yourself and have fun. I look forward to seeing you at<br />
recruitment events, and I hope that we will share the same extraordinary<br />
undergraduate experience throughout your time at Cornell University.<br />
Sincerely,<br />
Sam Turer ‘18<br />
Interfraternity Council<br />
Vice President for Recruitment<br />
recruitment@cornellifc.org<br />
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CORNELLIANS
DID<br />
KNOW?<br />
YOU<br />
Fraternity house<br />
amenities include<br />
in-house private<br />
libraries, 24/7<br />
access to a full<br />
kitchen & private<br />
chef, gyms & weight<br />
rooms, outdoor<br />
spaces, TV rooms &<br />
common areas, free<br />
laundry and more<br />
Cornell <strong>IFC</strong> has two<br />
co-educational<br />
fraternities<br />
Cornell Greeks constitute one-third<br />
of the student population.<br />
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On average, it is more<br />
affordable to live in a<br />
fraternity home than it<br />
is to live in a residence<br />
hall or in a Collegetown<br />
apartment<br />
1/3<br />
$<br />
$<br />
In 2015-2016, Cornell<br />
Greeks raised over<br />
$350,000 for local &<br />
national philanthropies<br />
Cornell Greeks<br />
completed over 21,000<br />
community service<br />
hours in 2015-2016<br />
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Cornell’s greek system is<br />
the third largest<br />
in the nation.<br />
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Throughout our<br />
36 chapters,<br />
there are<br />
international<br />
students from<br />
over 35 countries<br />
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the fraternity<br />
EXPERIENCE<br />
Joining a fraternity at Cornell opens the door to limitless opportunities and<br />
lifelong friendships.<br />
The Cornell Greek community enhances your personal growth and<br />
individuality while linking you to a brotherhood that shares your goals and<br />
values. As the third largest and most diverse fraternity community in the<br />
nation, our fraternities will offer you an unforgettable college experience!<br />
Academics<br />
Community Service<br />
Fraternity members are driven<br />
to succeed in the classroom. On<br />
average, the average GPA of an <strong>IFC</strong><br />
fraternity member is consistently<br />
higher than that of a non-Greek<br />
at Cornell. To ensure academic<br />
growth, each chapter prides itself<br />
on strong peer and alumni support.<br />
From peer mentoring programs and<br />
workshops on time management<br />
to study hours and study groups,<br />
your fraternity will equip you with<br />
the tools to achieve academic<br />
excellence.<br />
Leadership<br />
A fraternity is the ideal place for<br />
students to develop their leadership<br />
skills. Fraternities are the only<br />
self-governing organizations on<br />
campus that allow students to<br />
truly shape the future of their<br />
groups. Perhaps that’s why 85% of<br />
the student leaders on more than<br />
800 campuses are involved in<br />
fraternities and sororities. At Cornell,<br />
each chapter offers a wide range of<br />
chapter leadership opportunities, as<br />
well as leadership retreats, guest<br />
lecturers, and scholarships.<br />
Last year, Cornell fraternity members<br />
contributed more than $200,000 to<br />
local, national, and global causes<br />
and donated thousands of hours<br />
to community service to countless<br />
projects. Cornell fraternities host<br />
countless fundraising events<br />
for nonprofit organizations and<br />
coordinate volunteer work in the<br />
local community. Greeks Give<br />
Back is our community’s largest<br />
annual day of service, in which<br />
hundreds of fraternity and sorority<br />
members unite to volunteer for<br />
local organizations and causes,<br />
from Ithaca Welcomes Refugees to<br />
the Boys and Girls Club of Tompkins<br />
County.<br />
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Professional<br />
Development<br />
As a fraternity member, you’ll<br />
join vast network of established,<br />
influential global leaders in a variety<br />
of industries and professions.<br />
Although being a Cornellian<br />
already opens up incredible career<br />
opportunities, the professional<br />
benefits for Greeks are even more<br />
vast. Every year, countless fraternity<br />
members land internships and<br />
jobs from fellow fraternity alumni<br />
members. Further, many fraternities<br />
host alumni career series, resume<br />
critiques and mock interviews, and<br />
alumni networking events.<br />
Friendship<br />
One of the greatest benefits of<br />
joining a fraternity is the lifelong<br />
friendships that you’ll form with your<br />
brothers. Through all the challenges<br />
that you’ll face at Cornell, from<br />
tough prelims to job interviews, your<br />
brothers will always have your back<br />
every step of the way. These lifelong<br />
friendships create numerous<br />
opportunities for networking and<br />
social interaction, even long after<br />
graduation.<br />
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Diversity & Inclusion<br />
At Cornell, there is truly a fraternity<br />
for everyone. The <strong>IFC</strong> and all of our<br />
chapters strongly value diversity<br />
and inclusion, and the membership<br />
of our chapters represents many<br />
dimensions of diversity. We<br />
welcome and celebrate students<br />
of all backgrounds, identities, and<br />
experiences—regardless of race,<br />
ethnicity, nationality, religion, sexual<br />
orientation, gender identity, gender<br />
expression, socioeconomic status,<br />
or disability.<br />
Social<br />
While fraternity members pride<br />
themselves for their excellence in<br />
scholarship, leadership, and service,<br />
there are ample opportunities for<br />
fun and relaxation as a Greek at<br />
Cornell. From brotherhood events<br />
to formals, fraternity members bond<br />
with one another and meet students<br />
in other Greek organizations.<br />
Balancing work with an active<br />
social life is a skill Greeks take with<br />
them beyond college and into the<br />
working world.<br />
Tradition: Since 1865<br />
When the University was founded<br />
in 1865, Ezra Cornell and Andrew<br />
Dickson White believed that all<br />
students should be involved in a<br />
fraternal organization. Ever since,<br />
Greek life has played an integral<br />
role in the student experience on<br />
the Hill. When you join a fraternity at<br />
Cornell, you are joining a community<br />
that is as established and storied as<br />
the University itself.
2017<br />
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SCHEDULE<br />
Wednesday, January 18<br />
All residence halls open<br />
5-7pm: Meet the Greeks in Helen<br />
Newman Gymnasium<br />
Thursday, January 19<br />
11am-12pm: Recruitment<br />
Introduction Session in Statler<br />
Auditorium<br />
Open Houses:<br />
1-4pm North Campus chapters;<br />
4-7pm West Campus chapters<br />
Friday, January 20<br />
Open Houses:<br />
11am-2pm West<br />
2-5 North<br />
Contacts: 9-11pm<br />
Saturday, January 21<br />
Open Houses:<br />
3-5pm North<br />
5-7 West<br />
Sunday, January 22<br />
Open Houses:<br />
11am-1pm West<br />
1-3pm North<br />
Contacts: 7-9pm<br />
Monday, January 23<br />
Chapter invite-only events<br />
Tuesday, January 24<br />
Chapter invite-only events<br />
Bid Day<br />
Contacts: 7-9pm<br />
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egistration<br />
Register for fraternity recruitment:<br />
ifcrecruit.greeks.cornell.edu<br />
Note: to participate in recruitment, you must have a<br />
2.25 GPA or higher.<br />
If you have any questions, you may contact: <strong>IFC</strong> VP<br />
Recruitment, Sam Turer: recruitment@cornellifc.org<br />
resources<br />
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We recognize that recruitment can be stressful<br />
for students as they decide between fraternities—<br />
and we’re here to listen and support you at all<br />
times, before, during, and after recruitment. During<br />
recruitment week, <strong>IFC</strong> VP Recruitment and President<br />
will set up a Recruitment HQ in RPCC for you to visit to<br />
ask questions, voice concerns, and solicit advice.<br />
Text, call, or email at any time:<br />
Sam Turer, VP Recruitment<br />
646-872-2402<br />
recruitment@cornellifc.org<br />
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Be yourself<br />
Above all else, recruitment is your opportunity to tell fraternity members<br />
about yourself—your background, interests & passions, and values.<br />
Select a chapter that matches your personality and values—don’t try to<br />
match theirs.<br />
Participate in recruitment<br />
Even if you are unsure if Greek life is for you // Many fraternity<br />
members did not believe they would go Greek until they participated in<br />
recruitment. Even if you don’t find a fit, you will have the opportunity to<br />
meet new people and have a blast while doing so!<br />
Visit more than one chapter<br />
With 36 unique chapters constituting our diverse community, we believe<br />
that there is a fraternity for everyone at Cornell. Use opportunities such<br />
as Meet the Greeks and Open Houses to meet a variety of brothers and<br />
visit as many chapters as possible.<br />
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Dress casually<br />
First impressions are important, but your looks aren’t everything. Dress<br />
as you would for an average day of classes or hanging out with friends.<br />
No fancy clothes necessary.<br />
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Don’t drink<br />
Cornell is a dry recruitment campus—<br />
we believe that the absence of alcohol<br />
creates a more meaningful recruitment<br />
experience. No fraternity is permitted<br />
to provide any potential new member<br />
alcohol, and you are not permitted to drink.<br />
Keep an open mind<br />
Successful potential new members<br />
dismiss stereotypes and “rankings” about<br />
chapters and Greeks by meeting people<br />
and forming their own opinions. Despite<br />
what you might have heard, learn about<br />
fraternities for yourself.<br />
Ask questions<br />
Joining a fraternity is an important<br />
decision. Ask questions to know that<br />
you’re making the right decision. Curious<br />
about a chapter’s living situation, dues,<br />
average GPA, social events, etc.? Just<br />
ask! Fraternity members will be happy to<br />
answer your questions.<br />
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interfraternity<br />
council<br />
scholarships<br />
All students should be afforded the opportunity to join a fraternity—regardless<br />
of their socioeconomic background. The <strong>IFC</strong> and all 36 chapters will work with<br />
you to ensure that joining a fraternity is a financial possibility for you and your<br />
family.<br />
<strong>IFC</strong>:<br />
New Member Dues Incentive<br />
Program: Once you join a<br />
chapter, you’ll be eligible<br />
to apply to have your new<br />
member dues covered by the<br />
<strong>IFC</strong>. Application includes an<br />
indication of financial need,<br />
resume submission, and a<br />
few short essays.<br />
Community Impact Award:<br />
$1000<br />
Alpha Delta Phi<br />
Order of the Sword and<br />
Spear: $1,000+<br />
Alpha Gamma<br />
Rho:<br />
AGR Excellence Scholarship:<br />
$500+/semester<br />
Alpha Zeta:<br />
Jeffrey DeGumbia Award:<br />
$1,000<br />
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Chi Psi:<br />
Tom Brown Memorial<br />
Scholarship: $1,000<br />
Delta Chi:<br />
Borelli Family Leadership<br />
Award: $1,000+<br />
Delta Upsilon:<br />
DU Justice Foundation Award:<br />
$1,000+<br />
Kappa Sigma:<br />
Scholarship Leadership<br />
Award: $1,000+<br />
Lambda Chi<br />
Alpha<br />
Chirurg Scholarship: $2,000<br />
Phi Gamma Delta<br />
Triple A Scholarship: $250<br />
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Phi Kappa Psi<br />
The Irving Scholarship:<br />
$4,000<br />
Phi Kappa Tau<br />
Phi Kappa Tau Foundation<br />
Scholarships:<br />
$1,000 to $3,500<br />
Phi Kappa Sigma<br />
Wenderoth Undergraduate<br />
Scholarship: $5,000<br />
Pi Kappa Alpha<br />
Robertson Most Outstanding<br />
Undergraduate Award: $2,500<br />
Pi Kappa Phi<br />
David M. Morgan Extra Mile<br />
National Scholars Program:<br />
$500, $750, $1,000<br />
Sigma Alpha Mu<br />
Robert S. Elster Memorial<br />
Scholarship: $1,400
Sigma Chi<br />
Gordon Whiting Scholarship:<br />
$1,000<br />
Sigma Phi<br />
Viele Scholarship: $2,000<br />
Sigma Phi Epsilon<br />
Balanced Man Scholarship: $250<br />
to $1,000<br />
Sigma Pi<br />
David Harrop Memorial<br />
Scholarship: $1,000<br />
Theta Delta Chi<br />
Spectemur Agendo Scholarship:<br />
$1,000<br />
Zeta Psi<br />
Zeta Psi Educational Foundation:<br />
$250-$500<br />
For a full list of<br />
chapter-sponsored<br />
scholarships, visit<br />
cornellifc.org/<br />
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meet the<br />
interfraternity<br />
council<br />
The Interfraternity Council (<strong>IFC</strong>) is the advocacy, coordinating, and governing board<br />
of the fraternities. Our goal is to lead Cornell’s Greek community, one of the nation’s<br />
largest, strongest, and most diverse, in the right direction.<br />
Above all else, we are passionate about the safety and fulfillment of fraternity members.<br />
The purpose of the <strong>IFC</strong> is to assist the fraternity community in the development of its<br />
members through intellectual leadership and humanitarian pursuits.<br />
Simply put, we work to continue the proud tradition of being Greek at Cornell.<br />
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the executive board<br />
President<br />
Blake Brown<br />
president@cornellifc.org<br />
Executive Vice<br />
President<br />
Adam Shelepak<br />
evp@cornellifc.org<br />
VP Judicial<br />
Patrick Alderson<br />
judicial@cornellifc.org<br />
VP Recruitment<br />
Sam Turer<br />
recrutiment@cornellifc.org<br />
VP UCR<br />
Drew Lord<br />
ucr@cornellifc.org<br />
VP Membership<br />
Larry Rakhlin<br />
membership@cornellifc.org<br />
VP Programming<br />
Carlo Krell<br />
programming@cornellifc.org<br />
VP Communications<br />
Eric Kaden<br />
communication@cornellifc.org<br />
VP Finance<br />
Adam Kahn<br />
finance@cornellifc.org<br />
To learn more about<br />
us, visit cornellifc.org/<br />
executiveboard<br />
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GREEK MAP<br />
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our<br />
chapters<br />
Acacia<br />
Nickname: Acacia<br />
President: Hunter Reid<br />
hfr25@cornell.edu<br />
cornellacacia.org<br />
318 Highland Rd.<br />
Alpha Delta Phi<br />
Nickname: Alpha Delt<br />
President: Eric Baker<br />
ejb262@cornell.edu<br />
adphicornell.org<br />
777 Stewart Ave.<br />
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Alpha Epsilon Phi<br />
Nickname: AEPi<br />
President: Zac Kaplan<br />
zmk8@cornell.edu<br />
aepibeta.org<br />
140 Thurston Ave.<br />
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Alpha Gamma Rho<br />
Nickname: AGR<br />
President: Grant Feldpausch<br />
gcf33@cornell.edu<br />
cornellagr.com<br />
203 Highland Ave.<br />
Alpha Sigma Phi<br />
Nickname: Rockledge<br />
President: Armaan Jhunjhnuwala<br />
kj244@cornell.edu<br />
alphasigcornell.org<br />
804 Stewart Ave.<br />
Alpha Zeta<br />
Nickname: AZ<br />
President: Lauren Fessler<br />
lmf229@cornell.edu<br />
alphazeta-cornell.org<br />
214 Thurston Ave.<br />
Beta Theta Pi<br />
Nickname: Beta<br />
President: Red Giuliano<br />
rg586@cornell.edu<br />
cornell.beta.org<br />
100 Ridgewood Rd.<br />
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Chi Phi<br />
Nickname: Chi Phi<br />
President: Malik Saric<br />
mbs285@cornell.edu<br />
chiphicornell.com<br />
107 Edgemoor Ln.<br />
Chi Psi<br />
Nickname: Chi Psi<br />
President: Kylie Phillips<br />
kphillips@chipsi.org<br />
chipsicornell.wordress.com<br />
810 University Ave.<br />
Delta Chi<br />
Nickname: Delta Chi<br />
President: Chris Miller<br />
cam456@cornell.edu<br />
cornelldeltachi.org<br />
102 the Knoll<br />
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Delta Phi<br />
Nickname: Llenroc<br />
President: Bryan Lurz<br />
bl466@cornell.edu<br />
llenroc.org<br />
10 Cornell Ave.<br />
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Delta Tau Delta<br />
Nickname: DTD<br />
President: Alexander Lin<br />
al879@cornell.edu<br />
delts.org<br />
104 Mary Ann Wood Dr.<br />
Delta Upsilon<br />
Nickname: DU<br />
President: Phil Variano<br />
pv89@cornell.edu<br />
cornelldu.org<br />
6 South Ave.<br />
Kappa Delta Rho<br />
Nickname: KDR<br />
President: Nathaniel Hunter<br />
nth9@cornell.edu<br />
kdrcornell.org<br />
312 Highland Rd.<br />
Kappa Sigma<br />
Nickname: Kappa Sig<br />
President: Duncan Soqui<br />
das534@cornell.edu<br />
cornellkappasig.beta.org<br />
600 University Ave.<br />
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Lambda Chi Alpha<br />
Nickname: Lambda Chi<br />
President: Thomas Suesser<br />
tds78@cornell.edu<br />
iswza.org<br />
125 Edgemoor Ln.<br />
Phi Delta Theta<br />
Nickname: Phi Delt<br />
President: Paul Meisel<br />
phm59@chipsi.org<br />
phideltatheta.org<br />
2 Ridgewood Rd.<br />
Phi Gamma Delta<br />
Nickname: FIJI<br />
President: Derek Granito<br />
djg278@cornell.edu<br />
fiji-cornell.org<br />
118 McGraw Place.<br />
Phi Kappa Psi<br />
Nickname: Phi Psi<br />
President: Anthony Iannaci<br />
ami28@cornell.edu<br />
phikappapsi-cornell.org<br />
120 Mary Ann Wood Dr.<br />
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Phi Kappa Tau<br />
Nickname: Phi Tau<br />
President: Eric Oberman<br />
edo26@cornell.edu<br />
cornell.phikappatau.org<br />
106 the Knoll<br />
Phi Sigma Kappa<br />
Nickname: Phi Sig<br />
President: Logan Drumm<br />
lrd64@cornell.edu<br />
cornelldu.org<br />
702 University Ave.<br />
Pi Kappa Alpha<br />
Nickname: PIKE<br />
President: Duncan McKeen<br />
dam299@cornell.edu<br />
cornellpikes.org<br />
17 South Ave<br />
Pi Kappa Phi<br />
Nickname: Pi Kapp<br />
President: Lynah Sherrill<br />
jls656@cornell.edu<br />
cornellpikappaphi.com<br />
55 Ridgewood Rd.<br />
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Seal & Serpent<br />
Nickname: Seal and Serpent<br />
President: Andrew Brown<br />
asb295@cornell.edu<br />
305 Thurston Ave.<br />
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Sigma Alpha Mu<br />
Nickname: Sammy<br />
President: David Plaut<br />
dls397@chipsi.org<br />
sambeta.org<br />
10 Sisson Place<br />
Sigma Chi<br />
Nickname: Sigma Chi<br />
President: Luke Bushner<br />
lnb46@cornell.edu<br />
sigmachicornell.org<br />
106 Cayuga Heights Rd.<br />
Sigma Nu<br />
Nickname: Sigma Nu<br />
President: Jackson Lambirth<br />
jwl276@cornell.edu<br />
sigmanucornell.org<br />
230 N. Willard Way<br />
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Sigma Phi<br />
Nickname: Sigma Phi<br />
President: Brian DeStefano<br />
bhd24@cornell.edu<br />
sigmaphi.org<br />
1 Forest Park Ln.<br />
Sigma Phi Epsilon<br />
Nickname: Sig Ep<br />
President: Liam Hughes<br />
lph26@cornell.edu<br />
sigepcornell.org<br />
109 McGraw Place<br />
Sigma Pi<br />
Nickname: Sigma Pi<br />
President: Jake Howell<br />
jsh298@cornell.edu<br />
sigmapicornell.org<br />
730 University Ave.<br />
Theta Delta Chi<br />
Nickname: Thumpty/TDX<br />
President: Imtisal Qadir<br />
mq54@cornell.edu<br />
thumpty.com<br />
800 University Ave.<br />
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Zeta Beta Tau<br />
Nickname: ZBT<br />
President: Josh Klein<br />
jkk64@cornell.edu<br />
kappazbt.org<br />
1 Edgecliff Place<br />
Zeta Psi<br />
Nickname: Zeta Psi<br />
President: Jatin Bharwani<br />
jsb399@chipsi.org<br />
psiofzetapsi.org<br />
534 Thurston Ave.<br />
Alpha Phi Delta<br />
Nickname: APD<br />
President: Chris Pliszack - cjp246@cornell.edu<br />
apd.org<br />
Kappa Alpha<br />
Nickname: KA<br />
President: Kenneth Chow - khc62@cornell.edu<br />
kacornell.org<br />
Sigma Chi Delta<br />
Nickname: Sigma Chi Delta<br />
President: Joshua Elacqua - jje56@cornell.edu<br />
sigmachidelta.org<br />
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:<br />
letter<br />
to<br />
parents<br />
On behalf of the Interfraternity Council, I<br />
enthusiastically invite you to learn about the <strong>IFC</strong><br />
fraternity community and encourage you to explore<br />
the wonderful and unique opportunities Greek<br />
membership will offer for your student.<br />
Cornell fraternities greatly enhance the University<br />
academic experience. Besides the social benefits,<br />
the fraternity community promotes leadership,<br />
scholarship, and community service opportunities.<br />
Many members of the fraternity community are<br />
involved in student government, athletics, and other<br />
campus organizations. The fraternity GPA has been<br />
consistently higher than the all-University average,<br />
which is primarily due to the strong emphasis<br />
fraternities place on scholastic achievement. In<br />
addition, members of the fraternity community are<br />
among the most enthusiastic volunteers in the local<br />
area.<br />
By joining the Cornell fraternity community, your<br />
student will acquire vital life skills which are important<br />
in cultivating the broadest college experience. They<br />
will be making lifelong friendships and joining a<br />
worldwide network of alumni. In addition, there are<br />
multiple opportunities for you to become involved,<br />
meet your son or daughter’s close friends, and connect<br />
to the Greek community and greater Big Red family.<br />
We welcome you and your student to our fraternity<br />
community and encourage you to get involved in our<br />
award-winning, vibrant Greek community!<br />
Sincerely,<br />
Sam Turer ‘18<br />
Interfraternity Council<br />
Vice President for Recruitment<br />
recruitment@cornellifc.org<br />
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cornell’s<br />
position on<br />
hazing<br />
Hazing is not only against <strong>IFC</strong> policy, but it<br />
violates the Campus Code of Conduct and<br />
New York State Law, and the values of all our<br />
fraternities. The Greek community at Cornell<br />
condemns hazing in all forms, as it no way<br />
achieves the goals of fraternity membership,<br />
such as service, scholarship, leadership, or<br />
service.<br />
In 2011, University President Skorton called on<br />
Cornell and all American universities to “end<br />
pledging as we know it.” Ever since, Cornell<br />
has been a leader in eradicating pledging<br />
nationwide, replacing it with the New Member<br />
Education model<br />
tips<br />
for<br />
parents<br />
Be happy and supportive with your student’s<br />
choice of chapter<br />
Attend parents’ events at your student’s chapter.<br />
These are a great way to bond with your student<br />
and build friendships of your own with other<br />
Cornell parents!<br />
Ask questions! You have the right to know about<br />
membership costs, programming, and housing.<br />
requirement<br />
All students<br />
registering for<br />
fraternity recruitment<br />
must be enrolled in<br />
at least 12 credits<br />
and have a GPA of<br />
2.25 or higher
for more information,<br />
make sure to visit<br />
www.cornellifc.org<br />
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